Kofi Hughes (shown last August) was suspended for IU's opener last season, and the Cathedral graduate learned from his mistake.

Written by

Terry Hutchens
terry.hutchens@indystar.com

Last summer, before his junior season, Indiana receiver Kofi Hughes found himself out of favor with football coach Kevin Wilson.

The former Cathedral High School quarterback was suspended for the first game, against Indiana State, for an unspecified violation of team rules. He still won't offer details, saying simply that he made a mistake.

But going into Saturday's spring game, Hughes did say it forced him to grow up. ...